Netflix has added the first four seasons of the crime comedy series 'The Rookie,' which fans describe as an 'addictive' and 'perfect binge watch.' The police procedural, which premiered in 2018 on ABC, has become a viral sensation on TikTok, with out-of-context clips drawing in new viewers.
Plot and Cast
Starring Nathan Fillion, known for his roles in 'Firefly' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'The Rookie' follows John Nolan, a 40-something man who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department. The series is based on the real-life story of LAPD officer William Norcross, who joined the force in his mid-40s after moving to Los Angeles in 2015.
The show features a large ensemble cast, including Alyssa Diaz from 'Ray Donovan,' Richard T. Jones from 'Ally McBeal,' Titus Makin Jr. from 'Glee,' Mercedes Mason from 'Fear the Walking Dead,' Melissa O'Neil from 'Dark Matter,' Eric Winter from 'The Good Doctor,' Afton Williamson from 'Banshee,' Mekia Cox from 'Once Upon a Time,' Shawn Ashmore from 'X-Men,' Jenna Dewan from 'Supergirl,' and Lisseth Chavez from 'Legends of Tomorrow.'
Fan Reactions
Fans have taken to Reddit to express their enthusiasm. User @suited65 said: “It's great albeit a little addictive. The struggle seems to be what to watch after you catch up to the current season. Most just rewatch it a few times.” @SaraWinchester78 added: “Literally this. Binged the show in like 20ish days and now I'm gonna rewatch.”
@DFH_Local_420 commented: “Fun, escapist TV cop show, pretty average really, but for two elements that really set it apart: great action and stunts, and likable characters played by an excellent cast.” @Fluffy_Peanut2153 noted: “I only started watching it earlier this year. Clips were showing up in my facebook feed that caught my interest. After the more recent season, I binge watched it again. It's basically become the TV equivalent of comfort food.”
Success and Spin-offs
'The Rookie' has been so successful that it was renewed for a ninth season, making it the third longest-running series currently airing on ABC. A spin-off, 'The Rookie: Feds,' followed the oldest rookie in the FBI, and a second spin-off, 'The Rookie: North,' is in development.
Seasons one to four of 'The Rookie' are now available to stream on Netflix.
